Classroom Rules & Procedures
What should you do with backpacks when you enter the classroom?
Hang backpacks on the back of your chairs.
How many days does a student have to make up work for each day they are absent?
One day per day absent to make up work.
What is the Essential Question for Unit 1 — Generations?
"What can one generation learn from another?"
Which writing focus is paired with Unit 1 — Generations?
Nonfiction Narrative Essay.
Which writing focus requires students to "examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information" (matching a grade 7 standard)?
Scented hand sanitizers, perfumes, colognes, body mists (any scented products).
Where will assignments be posted for students who are absent?
Assignments posted on Schoology.
Which unit asks, "What can cause a sudden change in someone's life?" (Name the unit title.)
Unit 3 — Turning Points.
Which writing focus requires students to "examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information" (matching a grade 7 standard)?
Informative/Explanatory writing (aligns with W.7.2).
Which unit asks students to build evidence-based arguments about people and nature — what is the writing focus called?
Students may not leave during the first or last 15 minutes of class.
What must a student submit upon completion of missing work?
Submit the Missing Work Google Form upon completion.
What topic does Quarter 3 (Unit 4) focus on and what is its Essential Question?
Quarter 3 (Unit 4) — People and the Planet; Essential Question: "What effects do people have on the environment?"
Which unit asks students to build evidence-based arguments about people and nature — what is the writing focus called?
Argumentative Essay.
Define "nonfiction narrative" in one or two sentences appropriate for 7th graders.
Line up quietly (if coming from lockers), hang backpack, take out required supplies (pencil, notebook, board-listed items), begin the Do Now from the Smartboard.
How long after a missed test/quiz does a student have to make it up?
Missed tests/quizzes must be rescheduled and made up within one week.
Which unit explores human resilience and asks how people overcome adversity?
Unit 5 — Facing Adversity.
Define "nonfiction narrative" in one or two sentences appropriate for 7th graders
Nonfiction narrative: a true story told about real people/events that uses narrative techniques (like scenes, dialogue) to convey meaning and reflection.
Explain the difference between an argumentative essay and an explanatory essay in 2–3 sentences appropriate for 7th graders.
Students may not go behind Mrs. Smith’s desk, open cabinets/drawers, or take items off the desk/bookshelves without permission; push up chairs under tables when dismissed / do not vandalize desks.
Explain the late work penalty each day and the maximum percent possible if turned in 3 days late.
Late work loses 25% per day: 1 day late max 75%; 2 days late max 50%; 3 days late max 25%; 4+ days = 0%.
For each quarter (Q1–Q4), match the unit title to its writing focus:
Unit 1 — Nonfiction Narrative Essay; Unit 3 — Explanatory Essay; Unit 4 — Argumentative Essay; Unit 5 — Informative Essay.
Explain the difference between an argumentative essay and an explanatory essay in 2–3 sentences appropriate for 7th graders.
Argumentative vs. Explanatory — An argumentative essay makes a claim and uses evidence and reasoning to persuade the reader to accept a position. An explanatory (or informative) essay explains a topic or process, organizing facts and ideas to increase the reader’s understanding without taking a side.